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Monday, April 8, 2013

Apple Cake with Maple Glaze

Hey there again everyone!

This cake is fabulous. Perhaps not quite completely cake-like, as it isn't overly sweet and gains so much from the apples and walnuts. The light drizzle of maple glaze adds the perfect amount of sweetness. I cut the oil with applesauce, as I often do in cakes and quickbreads. You could also safely reduce the amount of sugar in this recipe by at least 1/3, and I would love to give it a try with some good white whole wheat flour (if i could afford it!!). This recipe can be used as a legitimate cake, or could be made into squares or muffins or even as a coffee cake of sorts. Let's get to some pictures, eh?

Just mix together your wet ingredients, then whisk in the dry ones.

Then fold in your chopped walnuts and apples- no need to peel!

Finished batter in the pan- I used a 9-inch pie pan for 1/2 a recipe.

Mix up your glaze in a small bowl or cup measure- cream the butter and sugar, then add the liquids.

I popped mine in the microwave for a few seconds to help smooth out the last few sugar lumps.

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On this blog I explore everything from old family recipes to ones I make up on my own, to what inspires my kitchen time. I love to cook and bake, especially sweets, and I love to share the products of my labor with everyone around me. My mom and my grandmother taught me how to cook, instilling in me skills and values that I am so grateful for- cooking for yourself can be easier, faster, and so much tastier and healthier than eating out (not to mention fun!). I want to share the joy I find in food with the world, while keeping a large emphasis on simplicity of ingredients, practicality, and approachability for the home cook. What's a good recipe if you can't accomplish it yourself? Come and dig in, I hope you enjoy.